Limited Commissioned Ranger / Lead Inspector – Loma Port of Entry

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA087

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Code Enforcement, Facility Management, Parks and Beaches, Public Safety, Recreation, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Customer Service, Internship, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Hospitality and Tourism, Office and Administrative Support, Career Exploration, Wildlife

Summary

Examples of duties

This is an unarmed law enforcement position (Title 33 Commission). Limited Commission Ranger positions involve extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to:
Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at Loma Port of Entry near Loma, Colorado. Site lead boat inspector will be responsible for providing on the job training to inspection staff, creating schedules and making sure all shifts are covered during operational hours, verify accurate time keeping records for payroll purposes, and recommend hiring/firing of employees to Invasive Species Specialist.
Additional responsibilities include ensuring inspection station staff are following standardized protocols by performing quality control assessments on a monthly basis, ensuring that data entry is being performed accurately and completely by all inspection station staff, maintain inventory of all required supplies, perform basic maintenance &
troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit, and provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.
As a Limited Commission Ranger, duties may include, but are not limited to:
Enforce Colorado Parks and Wildlife rules and regulations and issue citations for violations.
Resolve visitor complaints and conflicts.
Complete reports and may be required to appear in court.
Answer questions regarding aquatic invasive species.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process).
• IMPORTANT - Federal law maintains prohibition of illegal drugs. If you have used marijuana within the past 12 months and/or used any illegal drugs within the past 36 months you will be disqualified from the process and will not advance further.
• If you have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence charge, and/or been convicted of any misdemeanors which prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards (see link: Decertifying Misdemeanors Colorado POST (Download PDF reader)), you will be disqualified from the process. Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is required.
• Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather.
• This position requires outdoor physical work that may require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions.
• The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employ